Bolivia 1856-PAZ P 1/2 sol
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This specimen was lot 72315 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $432. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 1/2 Sol, 1856/5-PAZ P. La Paz Mint. PCGS MS-64. La Paz head. As opposed to the more refined Potosi-style laureate head, this piece shows some crudeness in Bolivar's facial features. The surfaces are exceptionally bright and well-preserved argent, with a faint veneer of pale magenta color confirming originality." This type was struck at La Paz 1855-56 in moderate quantities. The light weight and debased alloy discouraged hoarding.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.65 g, 0.667 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-127.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The November 2022 Collectors Choice Ancient & World Coins Auction, Featuring the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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